The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in U.S. Society requirement is designed to generate dialogue around the benefits and challenges of living in a diverse society.
IDEAS graduation requirement approved, in effect Fall 2023
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike to speak on health equity, October 19
Dr. Ngoze Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, will discuss health equity in Illinois on October 19. Registration is required for this free, virtual presentation.
CCE hosts SOCKtober sock drive
Throughout the month of October, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) will be hosting SOCKtober, a sock collection drive to benefit the kids taking part in CCE’s Holiday Helper program.
Research and Honors, October 5, 2021
Honors and publications from Illinois State faculty and staff.
Sixty Six Games Expo, Super Smash Bros. tournament at Redbird Arena, October 9-10
Redbird Arena will be the setting for the Sixty Six Games Expo. Those attending the University Open House on October 11 will have free expo admission for the weekend.
Nominations for Rives Award due October 29
Nominations are being sought for the Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award. Nominations are due October 29.
Dr. Shawn Hitchcock wins NOBCChE outstanding teaching award
Dr. Shawn Hitchcock has been named the recipient of the Dr. Henry C. McBay Outstanding Teacher Award from the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.
National Identity and Racism in an Era of COVID-19: The Case of Asians and Asian-Americans
Dr. Cara Wong will present the Hibbert Roberts Lecture as part of the International Seminar Series on October 6. Registration is required to attend in person or online.
ReggieCon: My Favorite Thing is Monsters author Emil Ferris, comic scholar Dr. Rachel Miller, October 28
ReggieCon is a series of virtual panels with experts in comic and popular media, focusing on issues of race and diversity. October will celebrate LGBTQ History Month.
Latinx Heritage Month continues
A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.
